Legal Support Assistant
About The Position
Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1400 attorneys in 46 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Legal Support Assistant position in our Livonia Office. This position is on-site 5-days per week. We are seeking a Legal Support Assistant to join our team and serve as a key support resource within a fast-paced law firm environment. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone eager to gain hands-on experience and grow within the legal profession.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- At least 1 year of administrative or clerical experience in an office setting
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Professional phone etiquette and customer service mindset
- High attention to detail with excellent spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines
- Comfort handling confidential information with discretion
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with document management or legal software is a plus
- Willingness to work in person in an office environment
Nice To Haves
- Prior law firm experience is helpful but not required
- experience with document management or legal software is a plus
Responsibilities
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional reception area
- Answer, screen, route, and respond to incoming phone calls and messages
- Greet, screen, and direct visitors in a professional and welcoming manner
- Assist with opening and closing client matters
- Receive, sort, and distribute electronic notices, U.S. mail, faxes, and other documents
- Help organize and maintain physical and electronic files within the firm’s document management systems
- Assist with client invoicing, including submission and verification of billing documentation
- Support the submission of vendor bills and check requests
- Research and respond to client billing inquiries
- Manage and update information using Excel spreadsheets
- Provide general administrative support to the office and team as needed
Benefits
- Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
- Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
- Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
